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Comparison BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)


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BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 8 Series 5 Series
Generation: 8 Series (E31) 5 Series (E28)
Engine / modification: 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp) 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)
Production start: 1992 year 1981 year
Production end: 1996 year 1987 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 70 l
Power: 380 hp 122 hp
Max power in: 5300 rpm. 4250 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 180 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6 sec
Torque: 550 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Model Engine: S70B56 M20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5576 cm3 2693 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 4.0 l
Coolant: 13.0 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 12 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 9.8 22
Piston Stroke: 80 mm 81 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4780 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1855 mm 1700 mm
Height: 1330 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase: 2684 mm 2625 mm
Front track: 1554 mm 1430 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1562 mm 1470 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 320 l 460 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2340 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1900 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 235/45 R17; 265/40 R17
Wheel rims size: R17